Commercial Credit Analyst

Altius Search Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A bank-owned equipment finance company is seeking a Commercial Credit Analyst to analyze financial statements and make credit decisions for a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 3–10 years of equipment finance experience and strong credit analysis skills. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze financial statements and tax returns.
• Solid understanding of business entity structures and their impact on financial condition.
• Familiarity with lending concepts and procedures.
• Strong ability to spread and analyze financials.
• Possible future warehouse line underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and make credit decisions for credits ranging from $250K to $5MM+.
• Review financial data to evaluate management quality and risk.
• Prepare and present credit submissions to senior management.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of customers’ credit quality.
• Monitor collateral values and ensure loan documentation aligns with credit authorizations.
• Serve as backup app-only underwriter during PTO.

Skills

Credit analysis skills

Financial statement analysis

Knowledge of business lending

Excellent communication skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

5+ years of commercial credit underwriting experience

Tools

Financial analysis tools

Spreadsheet software

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Altius Search Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Commercial Credit Analyst | Middle Market | Equipment Finance

Altius Search Group is conducting a search for a Commercial Credit Analyst on behalf of one of our clients, a bank-owned equipment finance company. This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable, well-capitalized platform with strong backing, where you can further develop your credit expertise and grow your career within the equipment finance industry.

We are seeking a Commercial Credit Analyst with 3–10 years of equipment finance experience to join our client’s team. This role is ideal for an individual with strong credit analysis skills who can handle a diverse portfolio while supporting the business across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and make credit decisions within assigned authority or make recommendations for credits ranging from $250K to $5MM+, including Equipment Leases and Financings, Recourse and Non-recourse Lines of Credit, and Vendor Programs—all while ensuring risk exposure consistent with the company’s credit quality guidelines.
• Review financial data such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; perform ratio analysis; evaluate management quality, market position, equipment appraisals, and borrower business plans to make recommendations regarding credit capacity.
• Analyze credit information from credit reporting agencies and other third-party sources to assess risk.
• Research and examine credit risks, assess borrower history, and provide sound recommendations to support extensions of credit.
• Prepare and present credit submissions to senior management when recommending approval.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and verification of customers’ credit quality through periodic reviews of financials, credit reports, and other required conditions.
• Monitor collateral values, valuation dates, and methodologies within company policy.
• Partner with processors to ensure loan documentation aligns with requirements outlined in credit authorizations.
• Identify and address issues requiring resolution prior to approval/funding.
• Serve as a backup resource for the app-only underwriter during PTO.

Position Highlights

• Targeting candidates with 3–10 years of equipment finance experience.
• Must have the ability to spread and analyze financials, and support the underwriting function when needed.
• Potential future need for experience in warehouse line underwriting (borrowing base calculations, portfolio monitoring, and related activities).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 5+ years of commercial credit underwriting experience (preferably in the equipment finance industry).

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong ability to analyze financial statements and tax returns.
• Solid understanding of business entity structures and their impact on financial condition.
• Knowledge of business lending, with specific expertise in Equipment Leasing and Vendor Finance.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within lending.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and financial analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Banking and Financial Services

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated credit professional to join a bank-owned equipment finance company and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your credit career, we encourage you to apply.